Men charged with rape after Leamington attack

It happened on Sunday

Author: Jon BurkePublished 19th Jan 2024

Two men have been charged with raping a female in Leamington.

Marc Coomey, 22, of Binswood Avenue, Leamington was charged with rape, committing an offence with the intention of committing a relevant sexual offence and possession of cannabis.

Jack Smith, 21, of Hob Lane, Burton Green was charged with rape and committing an offence with the intention of committing a relevant sexual offence.

The charges follow an incident on Sunday (14 January).

An investigation began, after police received a report that a female had been raped by two men on Sunday afternoon.

The men appeared at Coventry Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 17 January, where they were remanded to appear at Warwick Crown Court on 23 February.

Police are still trying to identify a cyclist who is reported to have spoken to victim shortly after the incident.

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